Notes for: John Wesley MOSELEY Sr.

John Wesley Moseley (deceased), son of Elijah and Polly (Barnes) Moseley, was born in Ohio County, Ky., May 9, 1813. He was the third of a family of five children— Robert, Sallie, John Wesley, Elizabeth and Elijah. His father died when he was eight years old. His educational advantages were necessarily limited being confined to the country schools. He was married April 6, 1834, to Nancy, daughter of Cornelius Westerfield. She was born in Mercer County, Ky., July 4, 1816, and came to Daviess County with her parents when eight years of age. After his marriage Mr. Moseley went to farming on his farm of sixty acres, and shortly after bought the homestead of fifty acres of the heirs. He was an industrious and energetic man, devoting most of his time to trading in land. He was elected by the Democratic party to the State Legislature, serving two years. He was reared in the Methodist church, but afterward joined the Christian church. He died March 3, 1879, leaving a wife and eight children — Cornelius, married Salena Roach, and resides in Masonville; Susan, wife of William Barrett, of Louisiana; John Wesley, married Malinda Ann Roach, and resides in Ohio County; Narcissa, wife of Joseph Birkhead, of Whitesville; Arrillus, wife of Dr. Joseph Jett, of Ohio County; Curtis, married Sallie Wells, and resides in Whitesville; Nanna, wife of James A. Carter, resides near Owensboro; Cicero, married Susan A. Church, and resides on the old homestead.

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